Supplier Engineer Change Management

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Job Description

We are seeking a Supplier Engineer to lead supplier change management assessment programs that support existing and next-generation semiconductor products and manufacturing operations. This role combines program management supplier quality risk management and operational excellence to assess supplier capabilities identify risks and drive continuous improvement across a global supplier network. The successful candidate will collaborate with Supplier Engineering Global Supply Management Quality Operations and suppliers to improve change management maturity and reduce supply chain risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier assessment plans schedules and project deliverables.
• Lead and conduct supplier change management assessments including self-assessments document reviews risk evaluations and onsite validations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful planning and execution of supplier assessments.
• Analyze supplier processes identify risks and gaps and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Track and drive corrective actions through closure ensuring accountability and sustainable implementation.
• Prepare assessment reports executive summaries dashboards and program metrics for key stakeholders.
• Facilitate supplier and stakeholder reviews to communicate findings progress and risk mitigation plans.
• Support development and maintenance of assessment methodologies standards training materials and best practices.
• Maintain assessment records analytics and reporting within enterprise systems and tools.
• Serve as a focal point for supplier assessment activities and related escalations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that strengthen supplier change management capability and compliance.
• Manage projects from planning through execution coordinating resources schedules risks and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Materials Science Supply Chain Operations Quality or related technical field.
• 7-10 years of experience in technical program management supplier engineering supplier quality manufacturing operations or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments audits compliance reviews or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes supplier management change control and risk management principles.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical communication problem-solving and project management skills.
• Experience with project management and analytics tools such as JIRA Power BI Tableau or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment semiconductor manufacturing electronics or other advanced manufacturing industry experience.
• Familiarity with supplier quality systems PCN ECN/ECO CAPA risk management and change management processes.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments operational excellence reviews process maturity evaluations or supplier development programs.
• PMP Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) ISO Internal/Lead Auditor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt CMQ/OE CQE or related certifications in auditing business process excellence and continuous improvement preferred.

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